Today: 21 June 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors.

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

Stock Market Today: Dow Drops as Hot Inflation Data Puts Fed Rate Cuts on Ice

The U.S. producer price index jumped 1.4% in April, its largest monthly rise since March 2022, pushing the S&P 500 down 0.10% and the Dow off 0.35% late Wednesday morning. The Nasdaq edged up 0.07% as chip stocks rebounded, with the Philadelphia semiconductor index gaining 1.7%. Traders increased bets on no Fed rate cuts this year after the inflation data.
13 May 2026
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Nokia Oyj’s AI Turn Gets a New Boss as Shares Rally Again

Nokia Oyj’s AI Turn Gets a New Boss as Shares Rally Again

Nokia appointed Siemens executive Emma Falck to lead its Mobile Infrastructure unit starting Sept. 1 and join its group leadership team. Nokia shares rose 5.5% in Helsinki after first-quarter profit jumped 54% and sales to AI and cloud customers increased 49%. The company also launched new agentic AI tools for broadband networks. Falck previously held senior roles at Siemens, BCG, and KONE.
13 May 2026
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VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

VNET Stock Surges as CATL-Linked Buyers Move for 38% Stake in China AI Data-Center Bet

PJ Millennium entities, linked to a CATL affiliate, agreed to buy up to 650.4 million VNET Class A shares from SDHG-controlled sellers for $1.4486 each. The deal would give the buyers up to 38.1% of VNET, with closing expected in Q4 2026. VNET’s Nasdaq-listed ADRs jumped over 30% in U.S. trading. The transaction involves existing shares and does not inject new capital into VNET.
13 May 2026
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Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

Coherent Corp Stock: BofA’s $400 Call Puts AI Optics Back in Play

BofA raised its Coherent Corp. price target to $400, citing demand for high-speed optical transceivers used in AI data centers, but kept a Neutral rating. Coherent reported fiscal Q3 revenue up 21% to $1.81 billion, with Datacenter & Communications revenue jumping 41%. The stock traded near $374. China trade talks and export-control risks remain concerns for the sector.
13 May 2026
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Hot PPI Shock Hits Wall Street As Oil Inventory Test Looms

Hot PPI Shock Hits Wall Street As Oil Inventory Test Looms

U.S. producer prices rose 1.4% in April, the largest monthly gain since March 2022, with the Producer Price Index up 6.0% year-over-year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday. Energy prices surged 7.8%, gasoline 15.6%. S&P 500 futures turned negative after the data. The American Petroleum Institute reported U.S. crude inventories fell by 2.2 million barrels last week.
13 May 2026
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Sivers Semiconductors AB Stock Jumps as MSCI Add Meets Nasdaq Listing Push

Sivers Semiconductors AB Stock Jumps as MSCI Add Meets Nasdaq Listing Push

Sivers Semiconductors shares surged 31.3% to 56.65 crowns after MSCI added the company to its Sweden small-cap index. Shareholders recently approved a private placement of 8.62 million shares at 14.50 crowns each, raising about 125 million crowns. Sivers is preparing accounts to U.S. standards as it considers a dual listing on Nasdaq New York. The company delayed its 2025 annual report to May 15.
13 May 2026
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British Gas Debt Warning: Why A £7bn Energy Bill Problem Is Hitting UK Households Now

British Gas Debt Warning: Why A £7bn Energy Bill Problem Is Hitting UK Households Now

Britain’s £500 million energy debt relief scheme for low-income households remains stalled, with consumer arrears projected to top £7 billion by year-end. Ofgem says the scheme’s launch depends on new data-sharing laws, while ministers have yet to approve changes. Energy UK reports household energy debt has doubled in three years. British Gas alone saw over £1 billion in unpaid bills last year.
13 May 2026
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Rocket Lab Stock Hits Record as RKLB’s Neutron Bet Gets Its Toughest Test

Rocket Lab Stock Hits Record as RKLB’s Neutron Bet Gets Its Toughest Test

Britain’s £500 million energy debt relief plan for low-income households remains stalled, as consumer arrears are projected to exceed £7 billion by year-end. Ofgem says the scheme’s launch depends on government data-sharing legislation. Energy UK reports household energy debt has more than doubled in three years. British Gas alone saw over £1 billion in unpaid bills last year.
13 May 2026
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CLARITY Act Vote Faces Trump Ethics Fight as Labor, Banks Push Back

CLARITY Act Vote Faces Trump Ethics Fight as Labor, Banks Push Back

The Senate Banking Committee will vote Thursday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, facing late opposition from labor unions, banks, and Democrats citing President Trump’s crypto ties. The latest draft would ban rewards on idle stablecoin balances but allow transaction-based rewards. The American Bankers Association says the bill leaves loopholes. The committee meets May 14 at 10:30 a.m.
13 May 2026
Copper Price Nears Record High As Supply Crunch And AI Demand Drive $14,000 Rally

Copper Price Nears Record High As Supply Crunch And AI Demand Drive $14,000 Rally

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange rose above $14,000 a ton, nearing January’s record, as supply concerns mounted over Freeport-McMoRan’s Grasberg mine and sulfuric acid shortages. Comex copper futures in New York hit a record $6.6455 a pound. Chinese refined copper output dropped 3% in April. Freeport said Grasberg should return to full production by end-2027, despite earlier confusion over possible delays.
13 May 2026
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Broadwind Stock Doubles as Wind Exit Turns Into a Power-Generation Repricing

Broadwind Stock Doubles as Wind Exit Turns Into a Power-Generation Repricing

Broadwind shares jumped 117% to $4.41 Tuesday after Q1 results showed a $0.02 per-share loss, beating forecasts, and $34.06 million in revenue. The company reported $37.4 million in new orders and highlighted a shift from wind towers to gas-turbine and power-infrastructure work. Early Wednesday premarket trading held near $4.40. Broadwind recently sold its Abilene, Texas, facility for up to $19.5 million.
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Stock Market Today

  • Chubb Stock Dips on War-Risk Coverage News and Valuation Debate
    June 21, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT. Chubb (CB) shares eased to $323.40, down 1.36%, as traders focus on the insurer's valuation and new marine war-risk insurance offering. Chubb leads a Lloyd's-led group providing up to $400 million in coverage for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, targeting risks from war and piracy. The insurer recently priced $1 billion in senior notes and announced a 5.2% dividend increase along with a $7.5 billion share buyback program. Despite the small scale of its Hormuz book relative to its $125 billion market cap, the move highlights Chubb's proactive underwriting stance amid evolving Middle East risks. Market reopening after the Juneteenth holiday will clarify investor reactions.

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Chubb (CB) Pullback Enters Focus as War-Risk News Hits Valuation

Chubb (CB) Pullback Enters Focus as War-Risk News Hits Valuation

21 June 2026
Chubb shares closed at $323.40, down 1.36% for the week, as investors weigh a fresh “undervalued” label and Chubb’s new Lloyd’s-led marine war-risk consortium for Strait of Hormuz shipping; the next market move comes Monday after the Juneteenth holiday, with focus on valuation, capital returns, and risk pricing.
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